Exploring Jury Trends in Medical Malpractice Cases: Insights from HPS and IMS Legal

Exploring Jury Trends in Medical Malpractice Cases: Insights from HPS and IMS Legal

Chicago
February 26, 2025

Last week, HPS Partners Kate Dzik and John Travis joined Senior Jury Consultant Keith Pounds and Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper from IMS Legal to present a CLE on Jury Trends in Medical Malpractice Cases. The session explored cutting-edge research on safetyism and anti-corporatism among juries in Cook County and beyond, offering key insights into how jurors perceive healthcare providers and corporations. The discussion also covered tested strategies for assessing case risk, mitigating damages, and strengthening the defense.

Kate Dzik is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses on defending medical malpractice claims, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. With decades of experience in healthcare law, she has a proven track record of securing favorable trial outcomes.

John Travis represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and long-term care providers in a wide range of professional liability cases. His practice focuses on defending medical negligence claims as part of his broader tort-defense litigation work.

Keith Pounds brings nearly 20 years of litigation consulting experience, specializing in helping clients craft compelling case themes and presentation strategies. Through focus groups and mock trials, he provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis, along with expert guidance on witness preparation, voir dire, and jury selection.

Michelle Cooper has a strong background in strategic litigation support and visual advocacy. As a former litigator, she bridges legal strategy with visual communication to develop compelling client solutions.

We appreciate everyone who attended this insightful event, as it’s always valuable to come together in person to discuss these critical topics.